Prophecies

In the Super Edition Arc

Bluestar's Prophecy

Like Fire, You Will Blaze Through the Forest

Prophecy: "Like fire, you will blaze through the forest . . . but beware— even the most powerful of flames can be destroyed by water."

Sign: Burning branch

Interpreter: Goosefeather

Meaning: Bluestar would become leader and bring peace to ThunderClan. Her power is shown greatly, just like fire blazing throughout a forest, like the prophecy foretells it. However, she dies on her last life by drowning in the gorge.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

A Thistle has Thorns

Prophecy: "A thistle has thorns as sharp as claws, don't let Whitekit get hurt by them."

Sign: Message from Goosefeather to Bluefur

Interpreter: Goosefeather and Bluefur

Meaning: Bluefur should keep Whitekit away from Thistleclaw, as he is dangerous, and will provide a battle-hungry influence for the little kit. As Bluefur succeeds, Whitestorm becomes a loyal, wise, ThunderClan warrior.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

That Kit Should Have Never Survived

Prophecy: "I'm sorry, StarClan. That cat should have not survived. This was never meant to happen."

Sign: Message from Goosefeather to StarClan

Interpreter: Goosefeather and Bluefur

Meaning: Tigerkit should have died along with his siblings. He was never meant to survive, as he would do terrible things to the forest later on. This is proved to be true, as Tigerstar brought war to the forest with BloodClan, becoming too ambitious, and almost wiping out the Clans altogether.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

Firestar's Quest

Kin of Your Kin

Prophecy: "There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws."^[9]

Sign: Message from Skywatcher

Interpreter: Firestar

Meaning: This prophecy tells of the arrival of three cats more powerful than any before them, and that they are related to Firestar. They are later revealed to be Jayfeather and Lionblaze, Firestar's grandsons, and Dovewing, Firestar's great-grand-niece. However, this prophecy happens before the birth of the three, so it takes a while for Firestar to figure out who the three are.

References: Firestar's Quest

SkyClan's Destiny

Deeper Roots

Prophecy: "Greenleaf will come, but it will bring even greater storms than these. SkyClan will need deeper roots if it is to survive."

Sign: Message from StarClan

Interpreter: Leafstar

Meaning: That SkyClan needs to have more "connections" and needs to thrive if it is to survive the test of the time.

References: SkyClan's Destiny

In the Original Arc

Into the Wild

Fire Alone Can Save Our Clan

Prophecy: "Fire alone can save our Clan."

Sign: Shooting star

Interpreter: Spottedleaf

Meaning: A cat with a flame-colored pelt (Firepaw) will save ThunderClan (from the treachery of Tigerclaw) in The Darkest Hour and The Last Hope. Bluestar first thought it meant real fire, which destroyed the Clan's camp.

Reference: Into the Wild

Fire and Ice

Beware A Warrior You Cannot Trust

Prophecy: "A battle is coming, Fireheart. Beware a warrior you cannot trust."^[17]

Sign: Message from Spottedleaf^[18]

Interpreter: Fireheart

Meaning: This was a warning for Fireheart to beware of Tigerclaw, but Fireheart thought it was Graystripe since they were having an argument at the time. He later finds out it's Tigerclaw when the deputy allows Leopardfur to fight Fireheart in the battle against RiverClan in defense of WindClan and doesn't attempt to help him.

Reference: Fire and Ice

Forest of Secrets

StarClan is Calling

Prophecy: "StarClan is calling you... do not be afraid."^[19]

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Fireheart

Meaning: Bluestar was going to choose Fireheart as deputy.^[20] At first, Fireheart misinterprets it, thinking he is going to die.

Reference: Forest of Secrets

Rising Storm

Beware an Enemy Who Seems to Sleep

Prophecy: "Beware an enemy who seems to sleep."

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Fireheart

Meaning: A warning for Fireheart that even though Tigerclaw has been exiled, he is still a major threat.^[23]Fireheart thinks that it refers to the sickness that the ShadowClan cats had and Darkstripe.^[24]

Reference: Rising Storm

The Darkest Hour

Lion and Tiger

Prophecy: "Four will become two, Lion and Tiger will meet in battle, and blood will rule the forest."^[25]

Sign: Firestar's leadership ceremony with a hill of bones oozing blood and Firestar seeing his reflection turn into a lion

Interpreter: Firestar

Meaning: Tigerstar united RiverClan and ShadowClan to become TigerClan, and Firestar followed suit withWindClan and ThunderClan to become LionClan. The four Clans become two, and LionClan and TigerClan meet in battle. BloodClan is the final enemy, Scourge kills Tigerstar, but in the end blood does not rule the forest, TigerClan and LionClan unite to drive out BloodClan.

Reference: The Darkest Hour

In the New Prophecy Arc

Midnight

Darkness, Air, Water, and Sky

Prophecy: "Darkness, Air, Water and Sky will come together and shake the forest to its roots. Nothing will be as it is now, nor as it has been before."

Sign: Dream

Interpreters: Brambleclaw, Feathertail, Crowpaw, Tawnypelt

Meaning: A cat of each Clan will travel to find a new home, shaking the Clans with their warning.

Reference: Midnight

Moonrise

The Silver Cat

Prophecy: A silver cat would come, and rid the Tribe of Rushing Water of the dangerous mountain cat Sharptooth.

Signs: Signs of nature; pattern of the moonlight, shadows cast by the stones, sound of raindrops

Interpreter: Stoneteller

Meaning: Feathertail, one of the journeying cats, drives a stalactite into Sharptooth’s body, sacrificing herself in the process. But at first, the Tribe of Rushing Water believed it was Stormfur.

Reference: Moonrise

Starlight

Blood Will Spill Blood

Prophecy: "Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red."

Sign: Dreams of a lake stained with blood

Interpreter: Leafpool

Meaning: The blood-related half-brothers, Hawkfrost and Brambleclaw, will meet in battle and spill blood;Hawkfrost is killed and his blood turns the lake water red.

Reference: Starlight

In the Power of Three Arc

The Sight

Kin of Your Kin

Prophecy: "There will be three, kin of your kin, who hold the power of the stars in their paws."

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Jaypaw

Meaning: Same as the "Kin of Your Kin" prophecy in Firestar's Quest

Reference: Outcast

In the Omen of the Stars Arc

The Fourth Apprentice

Sharp-Eyed Jay and the Roaring Lion

Prophecy: "After the sharp-eyed jay and the roaring lion, peace will come on dove's gentle wing."

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Dovepaw

Meaning: Referencing the three cat's abilities, that being Jayfeather's 'sharp eyes' and Lionblaze's 'roar', his ability in battle, Dovewing (then Dovepaw) will be the one to help return them to peace.

Reference: The Fourth Apprentice

Storm clouds on a Dark Breeze

Prophecy: "Beware, Jay's Wing. Storm clouds are gathering on a dark breeze."

Sign: A whisper from an ancient cat

Interpreter: Jayfeather

Meaning: That Breezepelt is going to cause trouble and attack Jayfeather with help from a Dark Forest cat, later revealed to be Brokenstar.

Reference: The Fourth Apprentice

Night Whispers

The Defeated Fox

Prophecy: "Yesterday, four patrols could not drive the fox from their territory. Today, Lionblaze sent it fleeing for its life."

Sign: Lionblaze defeats a fox when four patrols could not

Interpreter: Yellowfang

Meaning: ThunderClan must stand alone in the battle against the Dark Forest to emerge victorious.

Reference: Night Whispers

Sign of the Moon

Three Must Become Four

Prophecy: "The end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever."

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Jayfeather

Meaning: The Three must find the fourth to finally defeat the Dark Forest.

Reference: Sign of the Moon

In the Warriors App

SkyClan's Hunting Grounds 

Prophecy: Unknown

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: SkyClan Medicine Cat

Meaning: SkyClan will lose its hunting grounds and will be forced to leave the forest.

Reference: Warriors App

Omens

In the Super Edition Arc

Crookedstar's Promise

Crooked-Jawed Squirrel

Omen: A squirrel with a crooked jaw, caught by Crookedjaw

Interpreter: Hailstar.

Meaning: Crookedjaw would become the new deputy of RiverClan. Later in the book, Mapleshade reveals she was the one who created the omen.

Reference: Crookedstar's Promise

Bluestar's Prophecy

Flattened Fur

Omen: A bit of flattened fur on a piece of prey.

Interpreter: Goosefeather

Meaning: Thought to be a sign that WindClan is going to attack them, because it looked like the forest was flattened by wind.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

Catmint in Fur

Omen: A piece of catmint found in the fur of the prey.

Interpreter: Goosefeather

Meaning: Thought to be a sign that to defeat WindClan, they must attack their medicine supply.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

Clouds Moving Across the Sky

Omen: Clouds in the sky

Interpreter: Goosefeather

Meaning: Bluekit and Snowkit's apprentice ceremony will come early.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

Gleaming Blood

Omen: Thistleclaw's spiky pelt gleaming and drenched with blood. It oozes from his fur, drips from his whiskers, and stains the snow. No one else can see it except for Bluefur and Goosefeather.

Interpreter: Goosefeather and Bluefur

Meaning: It is the vision of ThunderClan's path if Thistleclaw is to lead them.

Reference: Bluestar's Prophecy

SkyClan's Destiny

Flood in the Gorge

Omen: Water drowning the cats in the gorge

Sign: Dream

Interpreter: Leafstar

Meaning: Another reference that means greater storms are coming for SkyClan.

Reference: SkyClan's Destiny

In the Original Arc

Into the Wild

Torn Collar

Omen: Rusty's collar is torn off in a fight with Longtail

Interpreter: Bluestar

Meaning: Rusty left his kittypet life behind, and StarClan has accepted him and he will be welcome to join the Clan as Firepaw.

Reference: Into the Wild

Fire and Ice

An Unnecessary Death

Omen: Red clouds^[64]

Interpreter: Barkface^[65]

Meaning: The day will bring an unnecessary death. Later, when Fireheart and Graystripe were returning to their home in ThunderClan, they were attacked by a RiverClan patrol, and in the confusion of the fight,Whiteclaw, a RiverClan warrior, fell to his death over the gorge when he attacked Graystripe.

Reference: Fire and Ice

StarClan's Anger

Omen: Clouds covering the full moon during a Gathering

Meaning: Gatherings are a time of peace, and if there is any violence, StarClan sends clouds to cover the moon signifying their displeasure. This occurs at several Gatherings after the cats start fighting or saying rude things about each other.

Reference: Fire and Ice, and several other books thereafter

Forest of Secrets

Fresh-Kill Turning into Crowfood

Omen: A magpie in the fresh-kill pile that was intended for Bluestar turns out to be crowfood

Interpreter: Cinderpelt

Meaning: Bluestar's leadership of ThunderClan will slowly rot away from the inside.

Reference: Forest of Secrets

Rising Storm

Beam of Light From Star

Omen: A single star sending a frail beam of light, and Nightstar then drawing in a long, steady breath

Interpreter: Runningnose

Meaning: StarClan is with ShadowClan after all. A great new dawn awaits ShadowClan. In that star, StarClan had shown him their glorious future.

Reference: Rising Storm

Owl's Wing Blocking Light

Omen: A wide, gray owl's wing sweeping across the ray of starlight and an owl swooping down. The owl leaves, along with the star and the sky is pitch black.

Interpreter: Runningnose

Meaning: A dreadful warning that ShadowClan would pay the highest price possible for their new dawn.

Reference: Rising Storm

In the New Prophecy Arc

Midnight

Fire and Tiger

Omen: A vision of a giant tiger leaping from flames

Interpreter: Cinderpelt

Meaning: Brambleclaw (Tigerstar's son) and Squirrelpaw (Firestar's daughter) would find a new home for the Clans, and unite them for the journey. Cinderpelt first misinterprets it, thinking it meant that the two cats presented a danger to the Clan, or to each other.

Reference: Midnight

Moth's Wing

Omen: A moth's wing found outside of the medicine cat's den

Interpreter: Mudfur

Meaning: Mothwing, the former rogue, was fit to become a medicine cat apprentice. It was later revealed that Hawkfrost left the moth's wing outside of Mudfur's den so he could use Mothwing's medicine cat status to help him gain power. This made Mothwing stop believing in StarClan, but she was still a good medicine cat.

Reference: Midnight

Twilight

Death and Danger

Omen: Sharp claws and teeth are glimpsed along with a voice whispering that death and danger are coming.

Interpreters: Littlecloud, Cinderpelt, and Barkface

Meaning: Badgers were going to attack the Clans, starting with ThunderClan, and many cats were going to die.

Reference: Twilight

Sunset

Three Stars

Omen: A vision seen by Leafpool of three stars shining brighter than the others in the sky

Interpreter: Bluestar, Spottedleaf, and Lionheart

Meaning: The three stars represented three cats Leafpool had yet to meet (most likely her coming kits) who would shape her destiny when she did meet them.

Reference: Sunset

Starry Pawprints

Omen: A vision of two sets of pawprints merging into a single path

Interpreter: Leafpool

Meaning: Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight's destiny can not be ceased by any cat.

Reference: Sunset

Brambles with Claws

Omen: A vision of the ThunderClan camp surrounded by high walls of bramble, with claws instead of thorns

Interpreter: Leafpool

Meaning: The brambles surrounding the ThunderClan camp represent Brambleclaw, and that he would keep his Clan safe, meaning he was the rightful deputy for ThunderClan.

Reference: Sunset

Two Stones

Omen: Two pebbles that looked different from the other pebbles were carried away by the stream

Interpreter: Mothwing

Meaning: Two things in RiverClan don't fit, and they need to be "swept away" like the dream Mothwing had.This omen is false, as it was later revealed that Hawkfrost forced Mothwing to make up that dream so RiverClan could get rid of Stormfur and Brook, because he is afraid that Stormfur will be chosen as deputy instead of him, sweeping away the power Hawkfrost hopes to gain in his Clan.

Reference: Sunset

Moth's Wing

Omen: A moth's wing getting torn off

Interpreter: Leafpool

Meaning: The omen reveals to Leafpool that Hawkfrost had torn off a moth's wing and put it outside the medicine cat's den so that his sister, Mothwing, could be the new medicine cat.

Reference: Sunset

In the Power of Three Arc

Eclipse

Eclipse

Omen: A total solar eclipse takes place

Meaning: It was thought by many cats to be an omen that they were doing something wrong or that they didn't belong by the lake. Sol predicted that it would happen but StarClan gave no warning of it, which makes many of the Clan cats afraid and uncertain of the future.

Reference: Eclipse

In the Omen of the Stars Arc

Night Whispers

Engulfed in Water

Omen: Flametail dreaming about drowning into freezing black water not being able to breathe.

Interpreter: Flametail

Meaning: Flametail's death would relate to drowning in the lake.

Reference: Night Whispers

The Last Hope

The Burning Reed

Omen: A reed found by Mothwing burning continuously for days despite steady rainfall.

Interpreter: Jayfeather and Mothwing

Meaning: Jayfeather must find the fourth cat, which is revealed to be Firestar. At first, Jayfeather thought it was an omen to find Flametail, which he believed to be the fourth cat.

Reference: The Last Hope

In the Field Guides Arc

Code of the Clans

The Owl

Omen: An owl swoops down into ShadowClan's camp, and takes a mouse instead of Driftkit. 

Interpreter: Lilystar

Meaning: Prey is only to be eaten, not be played with. Give thanks to StarClan for it.

Reference: Code of the Clans

Fallen Branch

Omen: A branch falls on top of the four gathered Clans during a Gathering.

Interpreter: Whitestar

Meaning: You may not hunt or tresspass on another Clan's territory.

Reference: Code of the Clans

Battle Blood

Omen: A vision of blood drenched on Mossheart, making it hard for her to breathe

Interpreter: Mossheart

Meaning: A honorable warrior does not need to kill to win.

Reference: Code of the Clans

In the Novellas

Mistystar's Omen

The Moth

Omen: A moth emerging from its cocoon and taking flight. 

Interpreter: Mistystar

Meaning: Mothwing should be trusted to be medicine cat despite her disbelief of StarClan.

Reference: Mistystar's Omen